Alkyl silicone polyester resins

ABSTRACT

The present invention relates to a series of novel silicone polyesters which are prepared by crosslinking an alkyl dimethicone copolyol with a dimer acid. The reaction of the alkyl dimethicone copolyol and dimer acid results in a polyester having affinity to oils and that is highly lubricious on hair, skin and textile fiber.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to a series of novel silicone polyesters which are prepared by crosslinking an alkyl dimethicone copolyol having only two hydroxyl groups with a dimer acid. The nature of the silicone having an alkyl group as well as the fact that a C-36 fatty diacid is used in preparation of the products results in unique products.

2. Arts and Practices

A number of silicone esters are known in the art. The oldest of them is U.S. Pat. No. 4,724,248 issued Feb. 9, 1988 to Dexter, et al. This patent incorporated herein by reference, teaches that “esters and urethanes of certain polydialkylsiloxanepoly oxyalkylene block and graft copolymers which impart high voltage stabilization to dielectric olefin polymers, the stabilized olefin polymer insulating materials resulting therefrom and electric wire or cable insulated therewith”.

Another early patent is U.S. Pat. No. 5,136,063 issued Aug. 4, 1992 to issued O'Lenick, Jr. This patent incorporated herein by reference teaches “the invention relates to a series of novel silicone fatty esters. This class of compounds, provides outstanding softening and lubricating when applied to textiles and fibers. The compounds of the present invention are prepared by reacting a the hydroxyl group in a silicone polymer with a fatty carboxylic acid, ester or anhydride”. The product is an ester not a polyester.

Another patent is U.S. Pat. No. 5,210,133 issued May 11, 1993 likewise to O'Lenick, Jr. entitled Silicone polyester polymers as delivery systems. This patent incorporated herein by reference teaches “the invention discloses novel series of silicone polyesters which are useful as delivery systems for a variety of hydroxyl containing active such as lanolin, cholesterol, dihydrocholesterol, Vitamin A, Vitamin D-2, Vitamin D-3, Vitamin D-4, Vitamin E, and Panthenol. Compounds of the invention by are prepared by the esterification of (a) a hydroxyl containing silicone compound selected from silanol and dimethicone copolyol (b) a diacid and (c) a hydroxyl functional active selected from lanolin, cholesterol, dihydrocholesterol, Vitamin A, Vitamin D-2, Vitamin D-3, Vitamin D-4, Vitamin E, and Panthenol; and optionally (d) a mono functional fatty acid. The polyesters of the present invention allow for the formulation of personal care products in which the “active” can be formulated into a variety of solvents without the loss of activity.” This patent teaches polyesters, but they are capes with hydroxy functional vitamins. They are not resins (i.e. heavily crosslinked).

Still another patent is U.S. Pat. No. 5,411,729 issued May 2, 1995 likewise to O'Lenick, Jr, covers silicone polyester polymers as durable humectants. This patent incorporated herein by reference, teaches “The invention discloses novel series of silicone polyesters which are useful as humectants for softening, conditioning and lubricating hair and skin. Compounds of the invention by are prepared by the esterification of (a) a hydroxyl containing silicone compound selected from silanol and dimethicone copolyol (b) a diacid and (c) a poly-hydroxy compound selected from the group consisting of glycerin, methyl glycoside, sorbitol and their alkoxylates and (d) optionally a fatty acid. The polyesters of the present invention allow for the formulation of personal care products in which the humectant is substantive to the hair and skin by virtue of the structure of the polyester and can be formulated into a variety of products for delivery to hair and skin.” As in the '133 case above the patent covers polyesters, this time capped with water soluble humectant groups.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,475,125 issued Dec. 12, 1995 to O'Lenick, Jr entitled Silicone polyester emulsifiers is likewise incorporated herein by reference, states “The invention discloses novel polyester emulsifiers. Compounds of the invention are made by reacting (a) a dimethicone copolyol, (b) a diacid and (c) a fatty alcohol alkoxylate containing 4 to 20 carbon atoms. The compounds of the invention by virtue of (a) the silicone group, (b) the fatty alcohol terminal group and (c) the polyoxyalkylene present in the compound are extremely efficient emulsifiers for a variety of oils at heretofore unknown levels.” While drawn to polyesters, it also includes capping materials.

None of the references understood that polyesters in which there is no capping material, and the desirability of using an alkyl functional silicone compound to alter the solubility in oils and to make heretofore unavailable materials having outstanding lubrication properties when applied to hair, skin and fibers.

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

It is the object of the present invention to provide novel alkyl substituted silicone polyesters that deposit on fibrous materials from aqueous systems. The key to the deposition is the presence of the alkyl group that improves solubility of oil phases that has been heretofore not understood. The omission of an essential element, the capper from all the old patents and the selection of the proper alkyl silicone (one having an alkyl group and 2 or more hydroxyl groups) and the selection of the proper ratio of hydroxyl to carboxyl all allow for products with heretofore unknown efficiency of deposition on substrates.

While not wanting to be limited to a specific theory of the improved deposition, the molecular size and configuration results in a product which when placed into water forms laminar sheets rather than micelles. This results in the lowest free energy of the system being when the polymer, albeit soluble in water, is out of solution. The fewest hydrogen bonds between water molecules are disrupted when the polymer is absent. This is exactly the phenomenon which occurs when oil floats on water.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to novel silicone polyester compounds having an alkyl silicone and alkoxylate portion and enough ethylene or propylene oxide to be water dispersible. This combination of properties makes the compounds outstanding conditioners and deliverable from dilute aqueous solution.

The compounds of this invention are made by the esterification of dimer acid ester, and alkyl silicone compounds having multiple hydroxyl functionalities. The resulting product has improved oil compatibility than those made lacking the alkyl group. This results in highly efficient deposition on the skin, hair and textile fiber.

The compounds of the present invention are made by the reaction of Dimer acid with specific alkyl dimethicone copolyol at very specific ratios of hydroxyl to carboxy (acid) groups.

The present invention teaches a polyester made by the reaction of

-   -   (a) dimer acid conforming to the following structure:     -    or hydrogenated dimer acid conforming to the following         structure:     -    or mixtures thereof;         with     -   (b) an alkyl dimethicone copolyol conforming to the following         structure:         wherein;     -   a is an integer ranging from 0 to 200;     -   b is an integer ranging from 2 to 20;     -   c is an integer ranging from 1 to 20;     -   d is an integer ranging from 7 to 31;     -   x, y and z are independently integers ranging from 0 to 20.

The fact that the water soluble groups, oil soluble groups and silicone soluble groups are present on the molecule results in unique solubility surfactant molecules, the solubility of which can be altered by changing the value of a, b, c, d, x, y, and z. This material when placed in aqueous solution forms unusual micelluar structures, not simple micelles. When used in a polyester having fatty groups as is the case using dimer acid, a very lubricious structure forms, many of which are almost clear in water, forming a so called micro emulsion. This type of material is highly effective and allows for optimal deposition. The polyesters of the present invention conform to the following structure; A-(B-A)_(q)-B wherein;

-   -   A is derived from the alkyl dimethicone copolyol and     -   B is derived from dimer acid or hydrogenated dimer acid or         mixtures thereof     -   q is an integer ranging from 1 to 3,000.

The present invention also teaches a process for conditioning hair skin and fiber which comprises contacting the hair skin of fiber with an effective conditioning concentration of a polyester made by the reaction of

-   -   (a) dimer acid conforming to the following structure:     -    or hydrogenated dimer acid conforming to the following         structure:     -    or mixtures thereof;         with     -   (b) an alkyl dimethicone copolyol conforming to the following         structure:         wherein;     -   a is an integer ranging from 0 to 200;     -   b is an integer ranging from 2 to 20;     -   c is an integer ranging from 1 to 20;     -   d is an integer ranging from 7 to 31;     -   x, y and z are independently integers ranging from 0 to 20.

The process is highly efficient since the polyester has been carefully chosen to be crosslinked and water dispersible or soluble. The result is the effective conditioning of hair in anionic systems at concentrations as low as 0.5% by weight.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

In a preferred embodiment dimer acid source is dimer acid.

In another preferred embodiment dimer acid source is hydrogenated dimer acid.

In a preferred embodiment a ranges from 10 to 50.

In another preferred embodiment x, y and z each range from 5 to 10.

In a preferred embodiment y is 0.

In a preferred embodiment a ranges from 10 to 50, x ranges from 8 to 10 and y is 0.

In a preferred embodiment said effective conditioning concentration ranges between 0.1 and 10% by weight.

In a preferred embodiment d is 7.

In a preferred embodiment d is 11.

In a preferred embodiment d is 13.

In a preferred embodiment d is 15.

In a preferred embodiment d is 17.

In a preferred embodiment d is 19.

In a preferred embodiment d is 21.

In a preferred embodiment d is 23.

In a preferred embodiment d is 31.

EXAMPLES Example 1 Dimer Acid

Dimer acid is an item of commerce and is available from a variety of sources including Cognis Chemical Cincinnati Ohio. It conforms to the following structure:

Example 2 Hydrogenated Dimer

Hydrogenated dimer acid is an item of commerce and is available from a variety of sources including Cognis Chemical Cincinnati Ohio. It conforms to the following structure:

or mixtures thereof.

Alkyl Dimethicone Copolyol Examples 3 -13

The alkyl dimethicone copolyol compounds of the present invention are items of commerce and are available from Siltech LLC of Dacula, Ga. They conform to the following structure:

wherein

-   -   a is an integer ranging from 0 to 200;     -   b is an integer ranging from 2 to 20;     -   c is an integer ranging from 1 to 20;     -   d is an integer ranging from 7 to 31;

x, y and z are independently integers ranging from 0 to 20. Example a b c d x y z 3 10 2 1 7 0 0 0 4 15 2 3 7 0 10 0 5 2 5 5 9 5 5 5 6 4 10 6 21 10 10 10 7 8 3 2 31 0 5 10 8 10 20 8 11 10 5 2 9 20 10 15 9 0 18 18 10 0 5 20 13 10 0 0 11 50 3 5 11 10 1 5 12 200 6 10 11 20 20 20

General Reaction Conditions

The esterification can be carried out without catalyst; however, when no catalysts are used reaction rates are less efficient. Standard esterification catalysts are generally used at concentrations of between 0.05% to 0.50% with a preferred range of 0.1% to 0.3%. Catalysts which are effective include but are not limited to; sulfuric acid, p-toluene sulfonic acid, methane sulfonic acid, tin metal, zinc metal, titanium metal, organo titianates, organo tin compounds, organo zinc compounds, zinc oxide, magnesium oxide, calcium oxide, etc. The most preferred catalyst is stannous oxylate. The reaction is conducted at between 140° C. and 240° C. under an inert nitrogen blanket. The nitrogen blanket preserves the color. Preferred temperature range is between 180 and 210 C. Water is removed from the reaction which is done using a nitrogen sparge or vacuum.

Example 13-26

Into a suitable round bottom, three neck flask equipped with a Dean Stark trap, a thermometer and a nitrogen sparge is added the 150.0 grams of dimer material (Example 1, 2 or mixtures thereof), the specified number of grams of the specified alkyl dimethicone copolyol (example 3-12). Next is added 0.25% by weight of the total batch charged of stannous oxylate. The reaction mass is blanketed with nitrogen, and heated to 180° C. and 200° C. under an inert nitrogen blanket. Once the reaction temperature reaches 120° C., water begins to boil off and is collected in the Dean Stark Trap. Within five to ten hours the theoretical water is collected off and the acid value is very low. The product is a clear liquid and is used without additional purification. Dimer Acid Dimethicone Copolyol EXAMPLES Example Example Grams 13 1 3 1179.0 14 1 4 2452.0 15 1 5 1075.0 16 1 6 1622.0 17 1 7 1931.0 18 1 8 765.0 20 1 9 2814.0 21 1 10 1847.0 22 2 11 3830.0 23 2 12 8325.0

The compounds are yellow viscous liquids and are used without additional purification. They are outstanding lubricants and emollients when applied to hair skin and fiber.

While the illustrative embodiments of the invention have been described with particularity, it will be understood that various other modifications will be apparent to and can be readily made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Accordingly, it is not intended that the scope of the claims appended hereto be limited to the examples and descriptions set forth hereinabove but rather that the claims be construed as encompassing all the features of patentable novelty which reside in the present invention, including all features which would be treated as equivalents thereof by those skilled in the art to which the invention pertains. 

1. A polyester made by esterification reaction of: (a) a dimer acid source selected from dimer acid conforming to the following structure:

or hydrogenated dimer acid conforming to the following structure:

or mixtures thereof; with (b) a dimethicone copolyol conforming to the following structure:

wherein;

a is an integer ranging from 0 to 200; b is an integer ranging from 2 to 20; c is an integer ranging from 1 to 20; d is an integer ranging from 7 to 31; x, y and z are independently integers ranging from 0 to
 20. 2. A polyester of claim 1 wherein said esterification reaction is conducted at a temperature of between 120° C. and 200° C. for five to 10 hours.
 3. A polyester of claim 1 wherein said dimer acid source is dimer acid.
 4. A polyester of claim 1 wherein said dimer acid source is hydrogenated dimer acid.
 5. A polyester of claim 1 wherein a is an integer ranging from 10 to
 50. 6. A polyester of claim 1 wherein x, y and z each range from 5 to
 10. 7. A polyester of claim 1 wherein y is
 0. 8. A polyester of claim 1 wherein a ranges from 10 to 50, x ranges from 8 to 10 and y is
 0. 9. A process for conditioning hair skin and fiber which comprises contacting the hair skin of fiber with an effective conditioning concentration of a polyester made by the reaction of: (a) a dimer acid source selected from dimer acid conforming to the following structure:

or hydrogenated dimer acid conforming to the following structure:

or mixtures thereof; with (b) an alkyl dimethicone copolyol conforming to the following structure:

wherein;

a is an integer ranging from 0 to 200; b is an integer ranging from 2 to 20; c is an integer ranging from 1 to 20; d is an integer ranging from 7 to 31; x, y and z are independently integers ranging from 0 to
 20. 10. A process of claim 9 wherein said effective conditioning concentration ranges between 0.1 and 10% by weight.
 11. A process of claim 9 wherein said dimer acid source is dimer acid.
 12. A process of claim 9 wherein said dimer acid source is hydrogenated dimer acid.
 13. A process of claim 9 wherein a ranges from 10 to
 50. 14. A process of claim 9 wherein x, y and z each range from 5 to
 10. 15. A process of claim 9 wherein y is
 0. 16. A process of claim 9 wherein a ranges from 10 to 50, x ranges from 8 to 10 and y is
 0. 